(402) 510-1576
303 Locust Street Suite 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
Carney & Appleby P.L.C. was founded by James W. Carney in 1976 to serve clients throughout the State of Iowa. The firm engages in a General Practice with a heavy emphasis on civil litigation and legislation. The firm has available effective, trained support personnel and is AV rated by Martindale and Hubbell.
Firm Specialties:
Carney & Appleby P.L.C. is a small firm which has a heavy emphasis on legislative matters and administrative law matters. Its specialties include the following: general practice, legislative law, business law, torts, real estate, family law, administrative law, insurance law, trials and appeals in Federal and State Courts.
Our experienced legislative lobbying team possesses over 65 years of experience in government affairs and lobbying at the Iowa Statehouse and Iowa Executive Branch level. The firm has established itself as a premier provider of these services.
We have represented several Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, and industry associations throughout Iowa as well as HMOs, healthcare facilities, and other organizations. Our major clients have included AT&T, Anheuser-Busch, Caesar's Entertainment, Facebook, Meredith Corporation, SSAB, Lexis-Nexis, I N G Americas, Mediacom Communications, AIG, HSBC, One Main Financial, Wells Fargo, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, along with many other state associations.
1) Accountants Association of Iowa
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
3) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
5) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
9) ClassWallet
11) CTIA - The Wireless Association
12) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
14) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
15) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
17) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
20) Iowa Drainage District Association
22) Iowa State Bar Association
23) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
24) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
25) Kira Learning
26) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
27) Mediacom Communications Corporation
30) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
31) RELX Inc.
32) Resale Power Group of Iowa
33) Southwest Transmission, LLC
36) Town Financial
DOUGLAS STRUYK joined Carney Appleby P.L.C. as an associate in 2013. Doug is a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduating from Saint Albert High School in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from Iowa State University in 1992. Doug received his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 1996 with Cum Laude honors and was admitted to the Iowa Bar in June of 1996. He is also a past president of the National Association of Bar Executives' Government Relations Section.
After graduating from law school, Doug was Chief of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Agricultural Diversification Bureau. After working at the Department of Agriculture, Doug returned home to manage his family's business, Struyk Turf, Ltd. In 2002, Doug was elected to the Iowa House representing Council Bluffs. During his time in the Iowa House, he was elected Assistant Minority Leader and was the Ranking Member of the House State Government Committee. He also served on the Judiciary, Economic Development, Commerce, and Agriculture Committees. Doug retired from the House 2010. In November of 2010, Doug was named Chief Legal Counsel to the Iowa Secretary of State's office. Doug also served as the office's senior legislative liaison. In May of 2012, he was selected by the Speaker of the House to serve as his Executive Officer, a position Doug held until joining Carney Appleby Law.
Doug has nearly two decades of government relations experience including time as a lawyer, lobbyist, and legislator. He has worked at the highest levels of both the executive and legislative branches of Iowa's government. Doug is well known at the Iowa Capitol as a skilled problem solver with a proven record of working with both parties to resolve controversial issues. He was a respected leader in the Iowa legislative process with a well-developed network and skill set.
(404) 375-2849
233 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
1) ACT, Inc.
2) Airbnb, Inc.
5) Carvana
7) Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
8) Clark Construction Group, LLC
10) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
14) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
15) Georgia Poultry Federation
17) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
(816) 213-8282
217 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
3) Article IV
(573) 680-6966
217 East Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
4) Casey's General Stores, Inc.
5) Conduent Inc. and Its Affiliates
6) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.
9) Fabius River Drainage District
12) Husch Blackwell Strategies
13) Indivior
14) Lake Ozark Marine Dealers Association
15) MCTA – The Missouri Internet & Television Association
16) MEDNAX
20) Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association
21) Missouri Automobile Dealers Association
22) Missouri Coalition of Community Mental Health Centers
23) Missouri County Collectors Association
24) Missouri Health Connection
25) Missouri Hospital Association
26) Missouri Marine Dealers Association
27) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
28) Monarch-Chesterfield Levee District
29) My Missouri
32) Sheriff's Retirement System
33) St. Louis Apartment Association
34) Tenaska
35) University of Missouri System
37) VRBO
515-423-8873
300 SW 5th, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
3) Area Education Agencies of Iowa
4) Association of Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards and Advocates
6) Bamboo Health (formerly Appriss Health)
8) CN Rail
9) Eide Walton
11) Ho-Chunk, Inc.
12) Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
13) Iowa Chiropractic Physicians Clinic LLC
14) Iowa Community Action Association
15) Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association
16) Iowa Head Start Association
21) Iowa Section American Water Works Association
22) Iowa Society for Respiratory Care
23) Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association
24) Iowa West Racing Association
25) Iowa Wine Growers Association
28) Missouri River Energy Services
29) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
30) Plant Based Foods Association
31) POET, LLC
32) Roblox
33) Telligen, formerly Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
38) USIC, LLC
515-282-6803
303 Locust St. Ste. 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
1) Accountants Association of Iowa
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
3) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
5) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
9) ClassWallet
11) CTIA - The Wireless Association
12) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
14) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
15) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
17) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
20) Iowa Drainage District Association
22) Iowa State Bar Association
23) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
24) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
25) Kira Learning
26) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
27) Mediacom Communications Corporation
30) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
31) RELX Inc.
32) Resale Power Group of Iowa
33) Southwest Transmission, LLC
36) Town Financial
(404) 909-4513
600 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30308, 
515-282-6803
303 Locust Street Suite 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
1) Accountants Association of Iowa
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
3) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
5) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
9) ClassWallet
11) CTIA - The Wireless Association
12) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
14) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
15) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
17) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
20) Iowa Drainage District Association
22) Iowa State Bar Association
23) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
24) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
25) Kira Learning
26) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
27) Mediacom Communications Corporation
30) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
31) RELX Inc.
32) Resale Power Group of Iowa
33) Southwest Transmission, LLC
36) Town Financial
515-490-8559
6550 Aspen Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, 
3) Area Education Agencies of Iowa
4) Association of Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards and Advocates
6) Bamboo Health (formerly Appriss Health)
8) CN Rail
9) Eide Walton
11) Ho-Chunk, Inc.
12) Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
13) Iowa Chiropractic Physicians Clinic LLC
14) Iowa Community Action Association
15) Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association
20) Iowa Rural Health Association
21) Iowa Section American Water Works Association
22) Iowa Society for Respiratory Care
23) Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association
24) Iowa West Racing Association
25) Iowa Wine Growers Association
28) Missouri River Energy Services
29) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
30) Plant Based Foods Association
31) POET, LLC
32) Roblox
33) Telligen, formerly Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
37) USIC, LLC
310 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08618, 
(202) 570-8526
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(573) 760-3248
217 E Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
(202) 570-8526
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(202) 570-8526
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(617) 830-5240
51 Franklin Street, Boston,  MA, 02110, 
(207) 661-7542
110 Free Street, Portland, ME, 04101, 
(207) 841-3609
354 Pond Road, Manchester, ME, 04351, 
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
(404) 372-3270
233 Peachtree Street NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
310 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08618, 
(404) 895-9819
233 Peachtree Street NE, Suit 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
310 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08618, 
(617) 830-5247
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(617) 830-5247
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(207) 623-3889
45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, ME, 04332, 
1) 3M COMPANY
3) AMERICAN COATINGS ASSOCIATION
4) AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR PACKAGING AND ENVIRONMENT (AMERIPEN)
5) AMERICA’S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
7) AT&T
8) BROOKFIELD POWER US ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
10) COALITION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR ACCESS
11) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INC.
13) DRAFTKINGS INC.
14) ELEVANCE HEALTH INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES INCLUDING ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS OF MAINE
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
(678) 357-0353
233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1225, Atlanta, GA, 30303, 
1) AIRBNB, INC.
6) CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
10) CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
12) COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC
15) GEORGIA POULTRY FEDERATION
17) GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION
(404) 885-3360
600 Peachtree St NE, SUITE 3000, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
(573) 415-8234
PO Box 1108, Jefferson City, MO, 65102, 
2) Conduent Inc. and Its Affiliates
3) County Commissioners Association of Missouri
4) Dell, Inc.
10) Husch Blackwell Strategies
12) MCTA – The Missouri Internet & Television Association
13) MEDNAX
14) Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook)
17) Missouri Coalition of Community Mental Health Centers
18) Missouri Health Connection
19) Missouri Hospital Association
20) Missouri Marine Dealers Association
21) Missouri Trucking Association
22) Missouri Wholesale Distributors Association
23) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
24) Nucor Steel
25) Richard C. Wiles & Associates
27) Sam Wiles
29) TEG (Trinity Education Group)
30) Tenaska
31) University of Missouri System
32) US Cellular
515-664-7457
1027 Angela Drive, Indianola, IA, 50125, 
3) Area Education Agencies of Iowa
4) Association of Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards and Advocates
6) Bamboo Health (formerly Appriss Health)
8) CN Rail
9) Eide Walton
11) Ho-Chunk, Inc.
12) Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
13) Iowa Chiropractic Physicians Clinic LLC
14) Iowa Community Action Association
15) Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association
16) Iowa Head Start Association
21) Iowa Section American Water Works Association
22) Iowa Society for Respiratory Care
23) Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association
24) Iowa West Racing Association
25) Iowa Wine Growers Association
28) Missouri River Energy Services
29) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
30) Plant Based Foods Association
31) POET, LLC
32) Roblox
33) Telligen, formerly Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
38) USIC, LLC
(404) 661-3921
233 Peachtree Street NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
2) Airbnb, Inc.
4) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) Carvana
9) Cintra
11) Clark Construction Group, LLC
12) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
13) Corvias Group
15) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
17) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
18) Georgia Poultry Federation
19) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
20) Home Builders Association of Georgia
22) Intralot, Inc